One of two things needs to happen for attendance to increase to even average standards for the Indians: The Tribe has to win the World Series, or the Dolans need to sell the team to someone who instantly adds payroll, thus changes the perception of the Indians as a glorified minor league team to big-market teams.

]]>By: shaunhttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33390
Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:13:41 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33390its definitely not surprising
]]>By: shaunhttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33389
Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:13:08 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33389he had a decent year in 2013 but truthfully, if a gm somewhere is willing to blow their brains out to get him, why not continue to set ourselves up for the future. i believe in mickey to get the most of whoever is pitching for us.
]]>By: Sean Porterhttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33380
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:00:29 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33380Considering 3/5ths of the Tribe’s starting rotation potentially are years away from free agency (Kluber, McAllister and Salazar), I think 5 years for $75 mill is pretty reasonable for the Indians to handle.

Right or wrong, trading Masterson would be a public relations nightmare for Dolan and Shaponetti…

]]>By: Chris Burnhamhttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33359
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:42:20 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33359Some earlier rumors had the Yankees being interested in Justin, but it got shot down.
]]>By: medfesthttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33319
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:02:18 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33319You’ve got to listen to offers,you never know when some one will get a wild hair and go nuts……….like KC last season.
]]>By: Gvl Stevehttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33311
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:24:16 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33311Now Cabrera is on the trade block too. That would free up a few bucks. Or maybe it’s time for another FIRE SALE!!!! Just kidding.
]]>By: Gvl Stevehttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33297
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:32:25 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33297If Hoynsie is correct, Masterson’s asking price sounds reasonable (5/75), and the PR hit from trading another top starting pitcher away would be devastating. The perception would be that the team is cost-cutting at the expense of winning (again) and would lack the pitching to compete. Translate: 16,000 average attendance. And you’re right, other teams would not offer an ace package akin to what David Price will pull.
]]>By: Calehttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33296
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:01:15 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33296Plus, the timing couldn’t be better…if the teams thinking about Price are just a bit too tentative to pay the asking price, maybe the Tribe could swoop in and offer Masterson for just a bit less and get a good return still.
]]>By: Calehttp://itspronouncedlajaway.com/2013/12/10/indians-willing-to-discuss-masterson-in-trade-talks/#comment-33295
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:59:02 +0000http://itspronouncedlajaway.com/?p=12263#comment-33295I like the thought as long as they don’t settle for 80 cents on the dollar. Tampa seems to be doing well embracing the strategy. I’d put Masterson and Shields in the same category and if you can get a return like that, you have to do the deal, don’t you? You don’t know if teams will give up a Wil Myers unless you put it out there that you’ll listen to offers.
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